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Category: Bariatric Surgery

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The Importance of a High-Protein Diet After Bariatric Surgery

April 23, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Eating enough protein after weight loss surgery is key to staying healthy and maintaining weight loss results. Here’s what you need to know. Changing your diet is an essential part of weight loss, as no amount of rigorous exercise will...

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What Are the Risks of NOT Having Bariatric Surgery?

February 04, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Understanding the health risks of obesity is the first step to making a positive change. The rise of digital technology has empowered more people to take control of their health. Digital tools can support healthy lifestyle changes such as monitoring...

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7 Benefits to Bariatric Surgery Besides Helping You Lose Weight

January 23, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

The benefits of weight-loss surgery are physical, mental, and in many cases, transformational. Here are a few of the advantages that go beyond the scale. The primary benefit of weight-loss surgery is right there in the name — bariatric procedures...

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Study Shows That Weight Loss Surgery Actually Reduces Medical Costs

December 03, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

A new study shows that bariatric surgery may cut medical costs related to type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Obesity is linked to serious health problems like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which can be expensive and time-consuming to...

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How Does Weight Loss Surgery Work?

November 19, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery changes how your body responds to food, increasing weight loss and improving weight-related health conditions. Find out how this life-changing treatment works. Most people considering bariatric surgery have tried to lose weight many times. While they may have...

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When Is the Right Time to Have Weight Loss Surgery?

October 02, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

Recent studies show that the sooner you have weight loss surgery, the more benefits you’ll experience from the procedure. When it comes to weight loss, the best time to take action is now. Diet and exercise changes are important, but...

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More than Just Weight Loss: Surprising Benefits to Bariatric Surgery

June 10, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

The benefits of weight-loss surgery can be both physical and emotional. In many cases, our patients have found the experience to be life transforming. In our in-person seminars and online webinars we delve into both the lifestyle changes and benefits in...

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5 Ways Bariatric Surgery Can Change Your Life

May 26, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is proven to help you lose weight, but it can also empower you to enjoy a more active, fulfilling life. Losing weight is just one of the benefits of weight loss surgery — others include improved mental health,...

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Dietary Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery

December 26, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery

Gastric bypass procedures and other forms of bariatric surgery have proven to be safe and effective weight loss methods for individuals who suffer from severe cases of obesity. Patients who undergo these surgeries, however, must take care to practice appropriate...

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Understanding the Three Types of Bariatric Surgery

December 26, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery

For many obese patients, the number on the scale isn’t just about physical appearance. Obesity can be a killer. It has been linked to more than a dozen serious medical problems. The solution to losing weight for some individuals is bariatric surgery. Understanding...

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